Briar, Texas facts for kids
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Briar, Texas
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Location of Briar, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Tarrant, Wise, Parker |
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| • Total | 21.9 sq mi (56.8 km2) |
| • Land | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,035 |
| • Density | 320.78/sq mi (123.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
76023, 76020, 76179
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| FIPS code | 48-10192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1331241 |
Briar is a census-designated place (CDP) in Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties in the U.S. state of Texas, near the west side of Eagle Mountain Lake.The population was 7,035 in 2020.
Geography
Briar is located at 32°58′25″N 97°32′27″W / 32.97361°N 97.54083°W (32.973507, -97.540710).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 21.9 square miles (56.8 km2), of which 20.5 square miles (53.0 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), or 6.83%, is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 7,035 | — | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 5,605 | 79.67% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 69 | 0.98% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 40 | 0.57% |
| Asian (NH) | 46 | 0.65% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0.11% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 17 | 0.24% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 336 | 4.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 914 | 12.99% |
| Total | 7,035 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,035 people, 1,908 households, and 1,437 families residing in the CDP.
Facilities
Briar has three convenience stores, a liquor store and a bar. One of the stores also has a grill-type restaurant. It is located close to Azle and Boyd, towns with a wide variety of retail businesses. Briar has several churches and a quaint, small-town feel.
Education
Briar is served by the Azle, Boyd and Springtown Independent School Districts.
See also
In Spanish: Briar (Texas) para niños
